The One- Stevie and Vanessa

[nightbird89]

Check it out! Stevie and Vanessa Carlton have a new duet!!! It's call "The One."
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[DWIG]

Where is this from?

Sounds promising. Is it from Vanessa's new album?
I have a feeling Stevie has been recording and we'll get some new material soon!

Dave

[eric51078]

I thought at Mohegan she said she wanted Stevie to sing on this one...damn I wish we got that hahaha.

[Livia]

It must be from the Roxy show last nite. (See the thread I just posted). :)

[carrie721]

is stevie seriously singing off a lyric sheet?

[danax6]

is stevie seriously singing off a lyric sheet?That's what old broads do. :shrug:

[foxyluva]

Yay. It is something new atleast...

[carrie721]

Yay. It is something new atleast...

if only it were good :laugh:

[danax6]

if only it were good :laugh:It's not? I can't listen cause I am at work. Damnit, I was actually looking forward to it.

[carrie721]

It's not? I can't listen cause I am at work. Damnit, I was actually looking forward to it.

sorry, i can't reply because i'm laughing too hard at your current location :laugh:

[Musicman408]

sorry, i can't reply because i'm laughing too hard at your current location :laugh:

I was as well. :laugh: but yeah, she IS singing off of a lyrics sheet.......

[Rickypt]

if only it were good :laugh:

Seriously! I do not like this song, but I don't like VC. And Stevie sounds like she's groaning when she goes "oooh, oooh, oooh" or whatever.

Negative stuff aside, Stevie looks great! :D And it's really cool that she showed at the Roxy.

[carrie721]

Seriously! I do not like this song, but I don't like VC. And Stevie sounds like she's groaning when she goes "oooh, oooh, oooh" or whatever.

Negative stuff aside, Stevie looks great! :D And it's really cool that she showed at the Roxy.

she does look good.

she probably just liked the song because it mentions listening to the radio :laugh:

[Kelly]

Ooh, yuck. I don't like the song and Stevie sounds....uh, not great. She looks fabulous though.

WTF is she moaning like that? I. Am. Dying.

Vanessa sounds gorgeous but STevie....eh, no.

[danax6]

sorry, i can't reply because i'm laughing too hard at your current location :laugh:it's the best place in the world. you should drop by. :D

[carrie721]

it's the best place in the world. you should drop by. :D

sandy, arid climates are bad for my hair.

[danax6]

Okay, I just watched it and I do think she's reading off of something. Cause I think she's wearing glasses also. You can see the light reflecting in them when she tilts her head.

[Musicman408]

it's the best place in the world. you should drop by. :D

Yeah, let's all stop by and have a Ledge fund raising party. :laugh:

Yeah, she doesn't sound good, but looks amazing as usual. :nod:

[carrie721]

Okay, I just watched it and I do think she's reading off of something. Cause I think she's wearing glasses also. You can see the light reflecting in them when she tilts her head.

yeah, i noticed that too. clearly stevie needs to spend less money on creating her quality tour merchandise. she can't even afford contacts. :cool:

Yeah, let's all stop by and have a Ledge fund raising party. :laugh:

Yeah, she doesn't sound good, but looks amazing as usual. :nod:

and that's what's really important for a singer.

[danax6]

yeah, i noticed that too. clearly stevie needs to spend less money on creating her quality tour merchandise. she can't even afford contacts. :cool:
Do they even have contacts for people that are nearsighted? I feel I should know this, since I've been wearing them for close to ten years now.

Then again, I haven't reached 40 yet. :cool:

[carrie721]

Do they even have contacts for people that are nearsighted? I feel I should know this, since I've been wearing them for close to ten years now.

Then again, I haven't reached 40 yet. :cool:

i'm pretty sure they do :shrug:

just wait tlil you're 140 like stevie :angel:

[danax6]

i'm pretty sure they do :shrug:
Really? It would seem a hassle to me, because you don't need reading glasses (or contacts for that matter) all the time, just when you are trying to read something. I certainly wouldn't want to spend all day putting them in and taking them out again.

[The Catdancer]

WTF is this??? Me no like :sorry:

Vanessa Carlton sounds good but Stevie not so much. Maybe they didn't have time to rehearse....

[danax6]

WTF is this??? Me no like :sorry:

Vanessa Carlton sounds good but Stevie not so much. Maybe they didn't have time to rehearse....I'm pretty sure it was an impromptu thing, which for me makes it hard to criticize negatively, because I think her even doing it is already awesome enough. Doesn't matter if the performance sucks.

[foxyluva]

if only it were good :laugh:

Give them a break - it was just a impromptu performace :p

[danax6]

Give them a break - it was just a impromptu performace :pCopycat. :mad:

[sparky]

She was wearing glases. She had a lyric sheet. Vanessa joked that Stevie
didn't learn the words because she dropped her ipod and Vanessa's cd in the swimming pool.

Not nuts about the song. But the show was only an hour anyway.

[Rickypt]

^^You were there? Lucky bastard.

And now Stevie is going swimming with Vanessa?

[danax6]

She was wearing glases. She had a lyric sheet. Vanessa joked that Stevie
didn't learn the words because she dropped her ipod and Vanessa's cd in the swimming pool.

Not nuts about the song. But the show was only an hour anyway.Wait, so you are admitting that you went to a Vanessa Carlton gig, voluntarily? ;)

[darklinensuit]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTIjuhjsagQ

Longer version here. Stevie says she just learned the song this weekend.
Sorry, never a fan of the glasses on her.

- Jake

[sparky]

^^You were there? Lucky bastard.


Not that lucky. It was really kind of dull.


Wait, so you are admitting that you went to a Vanessa Carlton gig, voluntarily

Guilty. But I didn't pay.

[danax6]

What was all that gibberish about 'The One'? I didn't understand half of it because there were too many people screaming. Did V say something like you end up spending your entire life with someone that isn't The One, and The One could be someone you were with when you were 15? And Stevie chimed in saying "you may be my love but you'll never be my love, it's so universal"? Okay, that last part I am not even questioning, because who else but Stevie says those things. :cool:

[sparky]

What was all that gibberish about 'The One'? I didn't understand half of it because there were too many people screaming. Did V say something like you end up spending your entire life with someone that isn't The One, and The One could be someone you were with when you were 15? And Stevie chimed in saying "you may be my love but you'll never be my love, it's so universal"? Okay, that last part I am not even questioning, because who else but Stevie says those things. :cool:

That was kinda funny. Then they both joked about being "Debbie Downer".

[foxyluva]

Copycat. :mad:

Whore :mad: :D

[Josh2003]

What on earth is Stevie wearing? Looks like some sort of XXL t-shirt or something. Did she just finish doing work in the garden?

[sparky]

What on earth is Stevie wearing? Looks like some sort of XXL t-shirt or something. Did she just finish doing work in the garden?

She just got done pruning the chiffon vines and gathering bushels of sequins.

[gldstwmn]

Do they even have contacts for people that are nearsighted? I feel I should know this, since I've been wearing them for close to ten years now.

Then again, I haven't reached 40 yet. :cool:

She had Lasik back in '94 but as you get into your 40's a lot of people need glasses that magnify the print. Over the last year or so my vision has changed so that it's hard for me to read things close up. And I wear contacts and have 20/200 vision uncorrected.

[danax6]

She had Lasik back in '94 but as you get into your 40's a lot of people need glasses that magnify the print. Over the last year or so my vision has changed so that it's hard for me to read things close up.Yes, I am aware of all that. And I know they have varifocal contacts also. But it seems odd to me that you would wear contacts when you are only nearsighted, and since Stevie had her eyes corrected more than a decade ago, that's all she would need.

[AliceLover]

I really enjoyed that. I will definitely be buying Vanessa's new album. I hope Stevies vocals are on it.

[Kelly]

Yes, I am aware of all that. And I know they have varifocal contacts also. But it seems odd to me that you would wear contacts when you are only nearsighted, and since Stevie had her eyes corrected more than a decade ago, that's all she would need.

Stevie may have had her eye's corrected but I still don't think she can see too well. She trips over too much stuff. She probably could wear contacts all day and improve her vision. I seriously do not think she just needs them for reading......although she obviously is far more nearsighted. I think she looks cute in her eye glasses but I am not a fan of the frames she has been sporting lately.

I am still dying over her moaning in this song. It sounds like ****. Vanessa is extremely talented though and has a gorgeous voice.

[AliceLover]

Stevie may have had her eye's corrected but I still don't think she can see too well. She trips over too much stuff. She probably could wear contacts all day and improve her vision. I seriously do not think she just needs them for reading......although she obviously is far more nearsighted. I think she looks cute in her eye glasses but I am not a fan of the frames she has been sporting lately.

I am still dying over her moaning in this song. It sounds like ****. Vanessa is extremely talented though and has a gorgeous voice.

I like it!! :cool:

[enchanted]

Here is a link to Getty Images anda better picture of Stevie in her glasses

http://editorial.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx

[BlackWidow]

Seriously! I do not like this song, but I don't like VC. And Stevie sounds like she's groaning when she goes "oooh, oooh, oooh" or whatever.

Negative stuff aside, Stevie looks great! :D And it's really cool that she showed at the Roxy.

I agree..the back up was low and tentative. Why bother.

[BlackWidow]

Stevie may have had her eye's corrected but I still don't think she can see too well. She trips over too much stuff. She probably could wear contacts all day and improve her vision. I seriously do not think she just needs them for reading......although she obviously is far more nearsighted. I think she looks cute in her eye glasses but I am not a fan of the frames she has been sporting lately.

I am still dying over her moaning in this song. It sounds like ****. Vanessa is extremely talented though and has a gorgeous voice.

it bummed me out too. like a bird with a broken wing.:(

[SandyMac]

OMG, Can it be? Stevie is stepping out of her comfort zone. ;)
You have to admit that was a treat. Granted you can't hear Stevie all that well, and hey, she just learned the song not that long ago and it looked like it was impromtu sort of. I have to give Stevie a lot of credit for that.

And I am sure it will sound much better and richer and fuller on the recorded version. I for one will buy the CD just for that song. You can really tell that Stevie has taken Vanessa under her wing and wants to support her. That says a lot. Not too many singers do that now days that I am aware of.

Yay! Stevie back in the studio. Maybe this will be the start of some new stuff down the road.

[justcrazylove]

you lot are terrible, you complain when she dose nothing different, now she comes out and does something new and different and you sit there and fking whine.... you need to take some advice from the lindsey fans....

[danax6]

Stevie may have had her eye's corrected but I still don't think she can see too well. She trips over too much stuff. Exactly why I think she doesn't wear contacts. :laugh: And wears glasses every time she has to read. I think it's cute.

I am still dying over her moaning in this song. It sounds like ****.I was almost on the floor when I was listening to that. Sounds... scary. ;)

[strandinthewind]

I love it when VC says "Debbie Downer" :laugh:

I also love the glasses somment.

As for the song, I am not wild about VC - but, she is talented and La Nicks adds to the song. I can't wait for the released version.

[strandinthewind]

. . . I was almost on the floor when I was listening to that. Sounds... scary. ;)

It reminds me of the moans she used to do in the 70's a la Green M. in like 1975.

[danax6]

you lot are terrible, you complain when she dose nothing different, now she comes out and does something new and different and you sit there and fking whine.... you need to take some advice from the lindsey fans....Oh, I'm sorry, let me rephrase.

Stevie u rock, ur my goddess, i luv u so, ur the gr8test, everything that u touch turns into gold!!!!!!!!!11 :blob2: :blob1:

Seriously, was anybody whining? 'Cept for Carrie, but she doesn't count. Healthy criticism isn't bad, mmkay?

[Kelly]

Wait, did I miss something? Is Stevie actually on the recorded version? I thought Vanessa said Stevie just learned the song this past weekend. How could she be on the recorded version?

[danax6]

Wait, did I miss something? Is Stevie actually on the recorded version? I thought Vanessa said Stevie just learned the song this past weekend. How could she be on the recorded version?I think VC mentioned that Stevie was at the studio "a couple of weeks ago" and put on some "gorgeous harmonies". Ms. Carlton is certainly working her way through the group... first Lindsey, now Stevie. ;)

[Kelly]

Ok, I reread the thread and Sparky posted that Vanessa joked that Stevie tossed the cd and her ipod into the pool. The cd. So, if Stevie actually sang on the cd, she would know some of the words I would think. I am not getting why people think she is on the recorded version. Stevie showed up at gigs and sang with Sheryl Crow on songs, and was not on the recorded version of them. :confused:

[danax6]

Ok, I reread the thread and Sparky posted that Vanessa joked that Stevie tossed the cd and her ipod into the pool. The cd. So, if Stevie actually sang on the cd, she would know some of the words I would think. I am not getting why people think she is on the recorded version. Stevie showed up at gigs and sang with Sheryl Crow on songs, and was not on the recorded version of them. :confused:To me it sounded like she was really going to be on the new album, but then again I have no idea when that thing is supposed to be released. If Stevie only laid down harmonies a couple of weeks ago, it can't be due any time soon. Right?

*edit: Okay, due for release October 9, 2007. I suppose that's doable then.

[StandbackStevie]

I thought at Mohegan she said she wanted Stevie to sing on this one...damn I wish we got that hahaha.

yes i was there too and Vanessa did say she wanted stevie to sing on this song too or stevie heard it and would love to sing back ground on it. When she said that i though she was going to come out too at first definetly i am sure she will record it with her in the studio. But definetly show rocked I did enjoy vanessa too as I do Stevie and did see her at tweeter with chris and chris put on a great show too. I hope she comes around again does a second leg fall tour.

Steve:wavey:

[Kelly]

To me it sounded like she was really going to be on the new album, but then again I have no idea when that thing is supposed to be released. If Stevie only laid down harmonies a couple of weeks ago, it can't be due any time soon. Right?

*edit: Okay, due for release October 9, 2007. I suppose that's doable then.


Ok, good, then I am excited. Anything new is good at this point. I certainly hope her harmonies sound better than this live version. How amusing is it that Stevie is singing on a song called "The One". First she does "You're Not the One", now, "The One". Bwhhha.

Yea, Vanessa is certainly a friend of the family. :lol:

[RockALittle250]

I think it's great that Vanessa and Stevie are in the studio recording together. Stevie's been in the studio quite a bit lately...remember that great N.O. demo she has been talking about. I'm sure she has something up her sleeve...i hope she's finally opened that dusty old demo trunk. :lol:

[danax6]

How amusing is it that Stevie is singing on a song called "The One". First she does "You're Not the One", now, "The One". Bwhhha. Heh. That hadn't even occured to me. Damnit, she's inconsistent in every sense of the word. :laugh:

[RockALittle250]

Don't forget about Lindsey's song "What Makes You Think You're The One"

[WildHeart69]

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[danax6]

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[WildHeart69]

remember that great N.O. demo she has been talking about.

ok, I am blanking out... what is N.O.??

[WildHeart69]

^^ and I am sure Stevie would be THRILLED to know those pictures are out! ha! thanks for digging them up!

[danax6]

ok, I am blanking out... what is N.O.??My guess would be New Orleans, because Stevie mentioned having written a song about Katrina.

[RockALittle250]

Yes, N.O. stands for New Orleans...she mentioned making a demo of it in a LiveDaily interview from a few months ago.

[WildHeart69]

Yes, N.O. stands for New Orleans...she mentioned making a demo of it in a LiveDaily interview from a few months ago.

oh! Yes, yes, yes, I remember reading that now! I know I was just having a brain fart. thanks guys

[strandinthewind]

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This is an almost 60 year old woman and she looks like she is 40 :cool:

[belladonnadream]

I hate Stevie teaming up on these young girls' songs~ it only shows her age~ she needs to do her own stuff!
jenni

[belladonnadream]

I love these pictures though~ she is still so cute!
Jenn

[BlackWidow]

I hate Stevie teaming up on these young girls' songs~ it only shows her age~ she needs to do her own stuff!
jenni

I totally agree...she looks envious in the black & white photo...:laugh:

[carrie721]

Oh, I'm sorry, let me rephrase.

Stevie u rock, ur my goddess, i luv u so, ur the gr8test, everything that u touch turns into gold!!!!!!!!!11 :blob2: :blob1:

Seriously, was anybody whining? 'Cept for Carrie, but she doesn't count. Healthy criticism isn't bad, mmkay?

seevie is my luv~~~~~

and to justcrazylove - um, i do want stevie to do something different. but not just anything different ... preferably something that doesn't suck. get it?

and what should i learn from the lindsey fans? i am a lindsey fan. :confused:

[danax6]

and what should i learn from the lindsey fans? i am a lindsey fan. :confused:Ehhhhmmmmmm, let's see. Maybe that you should just appreciate anything new and innovative without looking a gift horse in the mouth? Eeeeehhmmmmm, only Lindsey can do something new and look cool? Hmmmm, all the Lindsey fans kiss the ground he walks on and his pedestal is taller than the Empire State Building? Nah, that can't be it, Stevie fans are much worse. Okaaaaaay, Lindsey > Stevie? Yeah, I'm lost too.

[april6264]

Once you have the laser surgery on your eyes, you cannot wear contacts again. The contacts won't have the right fit. The procedure removes thin layers of tissue in order to reshape the eye. Enough tissue must be left in place, so that if you get cataracts when you are older, they can correct it. Also, you can cause blindness if you take off too much.

[Richard B]

WTF??

Yikes. Just plain awful. What's really sad is Stevie is out there with her glasses and sheet music to simply grunt and rib-et. She may have mustered the words 'The One' at the end too.

But then it is so hard to memorize a couple grunts being a busy celebrity. So lame.

[rbs3676]

She just got done pruning the chiffon vines and gathering bushels of sequins.

There were too many flowers to cut down!....:wavey:

"Christina! Bring me the ax!!"

rbs

[Nixxxed]

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Here's an mp3 I ripped of this vid using Vixy ( http://vixy.net/ ) if anyone is interested:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/l5o50s

EDIT: Well crap - Sendspace is at "full capacity" if you don't have a pay account. Here's a Yousendit upload as well: http://download.yousendit.com/5C90492E26CD15BA

Vanessa says in another video from a previous night that this song was written by Linda Perry and Steven Jenkins. She also talks a bit about Stevie recording the harmonies for the album:

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[gldstwmn]

I love it when VC says "Debbie Downer" :laugh:

I also love the glasses somment.

As for the song, I am not wild about VC - but, she is talented and La Nicks adds to the song. I can't wait for the released version.

I listened to the short clip yesterday and didn't really get it. But after watching the full clip today, I really dig it. I can't wait for the released version either.

[gldstwmn]

It reminds me of the moans she used to do in the 70's a la Green M. in like 1975.

It does sound very much like that. It's weird how she can still sound like 30 something years later. Those little moments never cease to amaze me. This is kind of OT but along the same line. I was watching Classic Albums on VH1 and Elton John sat at his piano (recently) and sang the first verse of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road in it's original key. I got the shivers. Of course he then stopped playing, laughed and said he can't sing it that way anymore because it's so high. It kind of reminded my of those rare moments when I hear Stevie's voice today and recognize something from 25-30 years ago. I remember back when I saw her on the Whole Lotta Trouble tour and she was singing Talk To Me and I thought she wasn't gonna go for those big notes toward the end of the song. You know, the part where she goes
I can see your expression when the phone rings
And I can see that you're thinkin' bout the same things
Is it all that hard
Is it all that tough
Well, you've taken all there is now baby
Isn't that enough
and she totally nailed it. I was stunned and elated.

[gldstwmn]

Vanessa says in another video from a previous night that this song was written by Linda Perry and Steven Jenkins.

Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind? Isn't/wasn't he her boyfriend? Thank you for the mp3 by the way. :)

[Nixxxed]

Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind? Isn't/wasn't he her boyfriend? Thank you for the mp3 by the way. :)
That makes sense. One of the blog postings in the other thread mentions him as Vanessa's "long-time beau," but other than that I have no idea. I still get Vanessa confused with Michelle Branch, and if I hear "Semi-Charmed Life" one . more . frikkin' . time ... :mad:

And you're welcome. I just checked the sendspace link, and it seems to be working again.

[Raeven Skye]

after seeing it again, I'm starting to look forward to the real version. I think they're cute together, and maybe VC is a shot in the arm for Stevie. I love the fact that Stevie comes out in gigantic bifocal glasses, and sheet music...out of her element...and just does it. Very cool.

[tlssln]

^^You were there? Lucky bastard.

And now Stevie is going swimming with Vanessa?

Alright, now I'm jealous of those two swimming together! Vanessa's the lucky bastard. lol.

[tlssln]

I totally agree...she looks envious in the black & white photo...:laugh:

I don't. I think 's poignant and that she looks like she's reflecting on the women musicians thriving in part because of her legacy. I think her support of these artists shows her class. And at least she picks the ones that write their own songs and not the Britney's or "Idol" types.

[tlssln]

Yes, I am aware of all that. And I know they have varifocal contacts also. But it seems odd to me that you would wear contacts when you are only nearsighted, and since Stevie had her eyes corrected more than a decade ago, that's all she would need.


I'm not sure why you think it's odd. I have had contacts for nearsightedness for over 20 years. I'm sure it's quite common.

[gldstwmn]

I'm not sure why you think it's odd. I have had contacts for nearsightedness for over 20 years. I'm sure it's quite common.

It is. That's what I was trying to express in in earlier post, that even though I wear contacts that correct my nearsightedness, I still have to wear reading glasses over the contacts to read. I thought my optometrist (who's like 30) was just being snarky a few years back when he asked my how old I was. When I told him 40, his immediate response was that soon I was going to see some changes in my vision and would probably want to get a pair of reading glasses. Hmmph. About six months ago, to my horror I realized that I couldn't read the fine print on labels anymore whether I held them far away or up close. :eek: :lol: Then I realized my optometrist wasn't being snarky at all, just warning me of the inevitable. So I bought myself some reading glasses. :shrug: I'd bet that this is the case with Stevie as well.

[gldstwmn]

Sounds good. I picked up an mp3 alternate version of "Talk To Me" from some Time/Life Edition compilation. Does anybody know if it's an alternate vocal? Sure sounds like it, but maybe the synths just draw my ear to different parts of her singing.

I have that version and the beginning is different. There is no timpani at the beginning. Also if I remember correctly, the I can see you running part at the end is a little more prominent? My guess is the record company sent a different take to Time/Life without realizing it. Or maybe Stevie wanted that one to get out because she liked it better? In any case, we got a nice little bonus. I always put this version of Talk To Me on my mix CD's.

[danax6]

I'm not sure why you think it's odd. I have had contacts for nearsightedness for over 20 years. I'm sure it's quite common.Not odd, just wondering if it existed. I know that most people that wear reading glasses for nearsightedness can't see anything beyond 3 feet in front of them when they're wearing them. I was just wondering if contacts had the same effect and would therefore be required to be taken out everytime you stop reading. :wavey:

[Angel69]

I totally agree...she looks envious in the black & white photo...:laugh:

Envious of what? A singer who will never reach the heights Stevie has reached? I don't think so.

[UnwindedDreams]

I am not getting why people think she is on the recorded version. Stevie showed up at gigs and sang with Sheryl Crow on songs, and was not on the recorded version of them. :confused:It's been everywhere that Stevie's going to sing background vocals on this song on Vanessa's new album... EVERYWHERE.

[Serrart]

I liked the improptu feel of it, everytime Stevie sings backing vocals she gives me great emotions, I'm looking forward to the recorded version. I don't get what's so wrong in this performance (luckily, or I'd be worried) as all the glasses fuss, she looks great with them, IMO.

Romy

[strandinthewind]

It does sound very much like that. It's weird how she can still sound like 30 something years later. Those little moments never cease to amaze me. This is kind of OT but along the same line. I was watching Classic Albums on VH1 and Elton John sat at his piano (recently) and sang the first verse of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road in it's original key. I got the shivers. Of course he then stopped playing, laughed and said he can't sing it that way anymore because it's so high. It kind of reminded my of those rare moments when I hear Stevie's voice today and recognize something from 25-30 years ago. I remember back when I saw her on the Whole Lotta Trouble tour and she was singing Talk To Me and I thought she wasn't gonna go for those big notes toward the end of the song. You know, the part where she goes
I can see your expression when the phone rings
And I can see that you're thinkin' bout the same things
Is it all that hard
Is it all that tough
Well, you've taken all there is now baby
Isn't that enough
and she totally nailed it. I was stunned and elated.

Yea - Elton is WAAAYYY lower these days, but he, like La Nicks, can still shine it on brightly when he takes a notion.

[RockALittle250]

It's been everywhere that Stevie's going to sing background vocals on this song on Vanessa's new album... EVERYWHERE.

Yes, exactly...Vanessa mentions it in the second video that was posted here...the longer version.

[BlackWidow]

Yea - Elton is WAAAYYY lower these days, but he, like La Nicks, can still shine it on brightly when he takes a notion.

Where have you been? Are you lowering your profile?:lol:

[strandinthewind]

Where have you been? Are you lowering your profile?:lol:

I am flying under the radar these days :cool:

[Kelly]

Yes, exactly...Vanessa mentions it in the second video that was posted here...the longer version.



Yea, well I only watched the first one so that is why I asked.
Vanessa says she added harmony to the song...not that it was a duet..which is why I asked as well. :rolleyes:

[RockALittle250]

Yea, well I only watched the first one so that is why I asked.
Vanessa says she added harmony to the song...not that it was a duet..which is why I asked as well. :rolleyes:

true...it isn't a duet...just a blending of two beautiful voices :o

[AliceLover]

It does sound very much like that. It's weird how she can still sound like 30 something years later. Those little moments never cease to amaze me. This is kind of OT but along the same line. I was watching Classic Albums on VH1 and Elton John sat at his piano (recently) and sang the first verse of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road in it's original key. I got the shivers. Of course he then stopped playing, laughed and said he can't sing it that way anymore because it's so high. It kind of reminded my of those rare moments when I hear Stevie's voice today and recognize something from 25-30 years ago. I remember back when I saw her on the Whole Lotta Trouble tour and she was singing Talk To Me and I thought she wasn't gonna go for those big notes toward the end of the song. You know, the part where she goes
I can see your expression when the phone rings
And I can see that you're thinkin' bout the same things
Is it all that hard
Is it all that tough
Well, you've taken all there is now baby
Isn't that enough
and she totally nailed it. I was stunned and elated.

Funny you mention that Chris, I was watching that pro shot concert from that tour and I was thinking the same thing about Talk to Me. She really nailed that one.

[AliceLover]

That makes sense. One of the blog postings in the other thread mentions him as Vanessa's "long-time beau," but other than that I have no idea. I still get Vanessa confused with Michelle Branch, and if I hear "Semi-Charmed Life" one . more . frikkin' . time ... :mad:

And you're welcome. I just checked the sendspace link, and it seems to be working again.

Isn't Semi-Charmed-Life Third Eye Blind?

BTW, your sig is amazing. :lol:

[BlackWidow]

I am flying under the radar these days :cool:

Come in out of the darkness~

[tlssln]

It is. That's what I was trying to express in in earlier post, that even though I wear contacts that correct my nearsightedness, I still have to wear reading glasses over the contacts to read. I thought my optometrist (who's like 30) was just being snarky a few years back when he asked my how old I was. When I told him 40, his immediate response was that soon I was going to see some changes in my vision and would probably want to get a pair of reading glasses. Hmmph. About six months ago, to my horror I realized that I couldn't read the fine print on labels anymore whether I held them far away or up close. :eek: :lol: Then I realized my optometrist wasn't being snarky at all, just warning me of the inevitable. So I bought myself some reading glasses. :shrug: I'd bet that this is the case with Stevie as well.

Yikes! I'm 41 but have not had any trouble as yet with reading.

[tlssln]

Not odd, just wondering if it existed. I know that most people that wear reading glasses for nearsightedness can't see anything beyond 3 feet in front of them when they're wearing them. I was just wondering if contacts had the same effect and would therefore be required to be taken out everytime you stop reading. :wavey:

Nah. they're just like wearing glasses except you have better periferal vision and they don't slip down your nose. I wear mine most of the day, then take them out in the evening and wear my glasses until I go to bed. Next day, the contacts go back in.

[Standback383]

Seriously! I do not like this song, but I don't like VC. And Stevie sounds like she's groaning when she goes "oooh, oooh, oooh" or whatever.

Negative stuff aside, Stevie looks great! :D And it's really cool that she showed at the Roxy.

I'm with you on not really caring for Vanessa.....she sounds like a little kid (I know, I know, she can't help it.....) and she completely lacks a vibrato; it just sounds like she's talking. When my friend and I saw Stevie in 2005 at Coors, I felt bad because very few people were even half listening to VC when she opened for Stevie. Kim and I just sat there politely, but almost everyone around us was getting up, walking around, talking amongst other concert goers...taking phone calls, etc......she's boring, I'm sorry. However, I do think she is a great song writer...just not the greatest singer or entertainer.

Oh well...they both did look great......